Miser blends heavy-hitting rock and textured melodies with memorable hooks and a moving message. The solid foundation is created by the thunderous drums of Moonshine and the quaking bass sound of Nick Holmes. This foundation is complimented by the tone and fury provided by guitarist Mark Sims and the timeless melody of guitarist Shannon Nedved. Completing this unit is the rich and beautiful vocal message offered by Miser singer and frontman, Coach.
Zombie
Miser Lyrics
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Child is slowly taken
And the violence, caused such silence
Who are we mistaken?
But you see, it's not me
It's not my family
In your head, in your head, they are fighting
And their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head they are crying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie, oh
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Du, du, du, du
Another mother's breaking
Heart is taking over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken
It's the same old theme
Since nineteen-sixteen
In your head, in your head, they're still fighting
With their tanks, and their bombs
And their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head, they are dying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
The song Zombie by The Cranberries was released in 1994 and was written by lead singer Dolores O'Riordan in response to the IRA bombing in Warrington, England, that killed two young children. The lyrics focus on the violence and death caused by political conflict and how it affects innocent individuals, particularly children. The first verse talks about the violence and its silence, questioning who we are mistaken about. The second verse shifts to the personal, as another mother's heart breaks and violence still persists despite it being a theme since 1916. The chorus repeats the word "zombie" and asks what's in your head, suggesting that the cycle of violence and hatred must end.
The use of the word "zombie" in the chorus is significant as it refers to someone who is undead or a shell of their former self, indicating that those fighting in the conflict are not truly alive or themselves. The repetition of the word highlights the haunting nature of the violence and how it lingers in the minds of those affected. The use of the phrase "in your head" is also notable in how it implies that the violence and conflict are not just external but internal, as the thoughts and emotions of those involved are deeply impacted. The overall message of the song is a call for peace and understanding, as the violence caused by political conflict ultimately harms innocent individuals and perpetuates a never-ending cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
Another head hangs lowly
Another person is defeated and hopeless
Child is slowly taken
A child is being lost, taken away slowly
And the violence, caused such silence
The violence has shocked everyone and caused a deafening silence
Who are we mistaken?
Who are we fooling with our false sense of control?
But you see, it's not me
I'm not the cause of this tragedy
It's not my family
My loved ones are not the ones responsible for this
In your head, in your head, they are fighting
The battle is not real, it's just in your mind
With their tanks, and their bombs
The weapons of war are being used to cause destruction
And their bombs, and their guns
The weapons of war are being used to cause destruction
In your head, in your head they are crying
The pain is not real, it's just in your mind
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
The walking dead, the numb and apathetic
What's in your head, in your head
What thoughts are taking over your mind?
Du, du, du, du
An expression of the haunting and repetitive nature of the violence
Another mother's breaking
Another mother is losing hope
Heart is taking over
The weight of the pain is too much to bear
We must be mistaken
Our understanding of this situation is flawed
It's the same old theme
This is a recurring problem
Since nineteen-sixteen
The violence has been going on for a long time
In your head, in your head, they're still fighting
The cycle of violence continues in your mind
In your head, in your head, they are dying
The casualties are not real, they are just in your imagination
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Another head hangs lowly
Child is slowly taken
And the violence causes silence
Who are we mistaken?
But you see, it's not me
It's not my family
In your head, in your head
They are fighting
With their tanks, and their bombs
And their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head
They are crying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head?
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie-ie-oh
Another mother's breaking
Heart is taken over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken
It's the same, old theme
Since nine, teen six teen
In your head, in your head
They're still fighting
With their tanks, and their bombs
And their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head!
They are dying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head?
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie-ie-oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, hey-oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
JYG284
Another head hangs lowly
Child is slowly taken
And the violence causes silence
Who are we mistaken?
But you see, it's not me
It's not my, family
In your head, in your head
They are fighting
With their tanks, and their bombs
And their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head
They are, crying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head?
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie-ie-oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, hey-oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Another mother's breaking
Heart is taken over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken
It's the same, old theme
Since nine, teen six teen
In your head, in your head
They're still fighting
With their tanks, and their bombs
And their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head!
They are dying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head?
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie-ie-oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, hey-oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
PhearMonkey666
I've been looking for this version of the song for ages I had forgotten the name of the band holy dang I'm so happy
easilyamused713
omg same, and the only lyrics I knew were "zombie, zombie, zombie", so I was googling like "zombie song male voice" and getting jack shit. finally a coworker identified it for me lol
atari
Same I finally found it
Peeyush Koul
PhearMonkey666 Same here...took me a ages to find this version
Jessica Zarate
Omg me too i was what is the name of the band so I just YouTube zombie rock and they came up
Lil Geist
Same
Leah Moore
I can't get over that the singer is actually a history teacher. He must be so cool
Katie Bonser
Yeah, imagine him as your history teacher. Would that be something? 😃
Chris Mitchell
Wow I did not know that
Andrew Atterberry
Great version.. sounds better than the original. Look up “War is a Racket” by two time Medal of Honor recipient Major General Smedley Butler. He was in the Marine Corp, as was I, and was as WW1 veteran.